NOVATO, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. today announced that Jean-Jacques Bienaime, Chief Executive Officer of BioMarin, will present a company update at the Rodman and Renshaw 3rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 11:35 a.m. CEST.
Interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the presentation via the investor section of the BioMarin website, www.BMRN.com. A replay of the presentation will be archived on the site for at least one week following the presentation.
About BioMarin
BioMarin develops and commercializes innovative biopharmaceuticals for serious diseases and medical conditions. The company’s product portfolio is comprised of two approved products and multiple clinical and preclinical product candidates. Approved products include Naglazyme(TM) (galsulfase) for mucopolysaccharidosis VI (MPS VI), a product wholly developed and commercialized by BioMarin, and Aldurazyme(R) (laronidase) for mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I), a product which BioMarin developed through a 50/50 joint venture with Genzyme Corporation. Additionally, BioMarin has rights to receive payments and royalties related to Orapred(R) (prednisolone sodium phosphate oral solution). Investigational product candidates include Phenoptin(TM) (sapropterin dihydrochloride), a Phase 3 product candidate for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU). For additional information, please visit www.BMRN.com. Information on BioMarin’s website is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Aldurazyme(R) is a registered trademark of BioMarin/Genzyme LLC.
NOTE: Orapred(R) is a registered trademark of Medicis Pediatrics, Inc. and is used under license. Contacts: Investors Media Joshua A. Grass Susan Ferris BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (415) 506-6777 (415) 506-6701
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
CONTACT: investors, Joshua A. Grass, +1-415-506-6777, or media, SusanFerris, +1-415-506-6701, both of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
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